us_main.book.book Page 11 Friday, February 7, 2020 11:44 AM INSTALLATION 11 INSTALLATION Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location. a Unpacking the Refrigerator b Choosing the Proper Location c Disassembling/Assembling d Connecting the Water Line e Leveling and Door Alignment WARNING • Connect to potable water supply only.
us_main.book.book Page 12 Friday, February 7, 2020 11:44 AM 12 INSTALLATION Unpacking the Refrigerator WARNING • Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back injury or other injury. • The refrigerator is heavy. Protect the floor when moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.
us_main.book.book Page 13 Friday, February 7, 2020 11:44 AM INSTALLATION 13 Dimensions and Clearances • Check the dimensions of the appliance and the installation path to ensure there is sufficient room to move the refrigerator through doors or narrow openings. • The installation location chosen for the refrigerator should allow space behind the unit for connections and airflow and space in front to open the doors and drawers.
us_main.book.book Page 14 Friday, February 7, 2020 11:44 AM 14 INSTALLATION Removing/Assembling Handles fasteners and tightening the set screws b with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench. When moving the refrigerator through a narrow opening, removing the doors is preferred. The appearance of the handles may vary from what is shown. CAUTION • When assembling or disassembling the refrigerator handles, grasp the handle firmly to avoid dropping it. • Do not swing the handle into nearby people or animals.
us_main.book.book Page 15 Friday, February 7, 2020 11:44 AM INSTALLATION 15 Removing/Assembling Doors and Drawers WARNING • Use two or more people to remove and install the refrigerator doors and freezer drawer. ENGLISH If the entrance door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator doors and move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway. NOTE • Disassembling/Assembling the Water Lines • Disconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing.
us_main.book.book Page 16 Friday, February 7, 2020 11:44 AM 16 INSTALLATION 4 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door. CAUTION • Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching surface. 3 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door. CAUTION • Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching surface. Removing the Right Refrigerator Door 1 Detach all the wire harnesses a. Unscrew the ground wire b.
us_main.book.book Page 17 Friday, February 7, 2020 11:44 AM INSTALLATION 17 ENGLISH 3 Connect all the wire harnesses d and the ground screw e . NOTE 3 Connect all the wire harnesses and the ground wire. 4 Push the water supply lines into the hole on the top case and pull them through the backplate. 5 Hold the water supply connection and gently push in the collet d to connect the water supply lines as shown. Insert the tube at least 5/8 inch (15 mm) into the connector.
us_main.book.book Page 18 Friday, February 7, 2020 11:44 AM 18 INSTALLATION NOTE • Gently press the collet and insert the tube until only one line shows on the tube. Removing the Full Convert Drawer 1 Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the basket from the rails. Removing the Freezer Drawer WARNING • Use two or more people to remove and install the refrigerator doors and freezer drawer. • Be careful of sharp hinges on both sides of the drawer.
us_main.book.book Page 19 Friday, February 7, 2020 11:44 AM INSTALLATION 19 ENGLISH 4 Remove the Durabase basket from the rails. Remove the screws from the rails at both ends. 5 Grip both sides of the drawer and pull it up to remove it from the rails. Assembling the Freezer Drawer 1 Pull out both rails simultaneously, until they are fully extended. 2 Grasp the drawer on each side and hook the drawer supports into the rail tabs located on both sides.
us_main.book.book Page 20 Friday, February 7, 2020 11:44 AM 20 INSTALLATION Connecting the Water Line Before Beginning This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. 4 Insert the drawer into the frame, and push the drawer back until it clicks into place. If necessary, call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator.
us_main.book.book Page 21 Friday, February 7, 2020 11:44 AM INSTALLATION 21 • If the water pressure remains low, call a licensed, qualified plumber. a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. ENGLISH • All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements. Supplies Needed • Copper or PEX Tubing, ¼ in. outer diameter, to connect the refrigerator to the water supply. Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square.
us_main.book.book Page 22 Friday, February 7, 2020 11:44 AM 22 INSTALLATION NOTE • The hookup line cannot be white, plastic tubing. Licensed plumbers must use only copper tubing (NDA tubing #49595 or #49599) or Cross Link Polyethylene (PEX) tubing. a Pipe Clamp b Inlet End 4 Fasten the shutoff valve. c Clamp Screw • Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. d Washer NOTE 6 • Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to.
us_main.book.book Page 23 Friday, February 7, 2020 11:44 AM INSTALLATION 23 d Outlet Valve e Ferrule (sleeve) Flush out the tubing. • Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear. Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through the tubing. 9 Connect the tubing to the refrigerator. NOTE • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure that the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
us_main.book.book Page 24 Friday, February 7, 2020 11:44 AM 24 INSTALLATION Door Alignment (Door-in-Door Model) Left Refrigerator Door The left refrigerator door has an adjustable nut, located on the bottom hinge, to raise and lower the door for proper alignment. If the space between the doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align the left door: Use the wrench (included with the owner's manual) to turn the nut in the door hinge to adjust the height.
